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/keek/, v.i. Scot. and North Eng.to peep; look furtively.[1350-1400; ME kiken, c. or < MD, MLG kiken]
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keek — [kēk] vi. [ME kiken, prob. < MDu or MLowG kīken] [Scot. or North Eng.] to peep; spy … English World dictionary
keek — I. intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English kiken Date: 14th century chiefly Scottish peep, look II. noun Date: 1721 chiefly Scottish peep, look … New Collegiate Dictionary
keek — 1. verb /kiːk/ To peek; peep. The man keeked over the fence. 2. noun /kiːk/ A look, especially a quick one; a peek. See Also: look, peek … Wiktionary
keek — I Scottish Vernacular Dictionary Meaning a sly look at something (like through a keyhole). Example: Dinnae think ah didnae see ye keekin oot fae behind them curtains. II A Geordie Dictionary To peep III North Country (Newcastle) Words to peep, to … English dialects glossary
keek — n British an alternative form of cack … Contemporary slang
keek — n. glance; peep v. peep; glance; look in a furtive way … English contemporary dictionary
Keek — Peep … Scottish slang
keek — Scottish verb peep surreptitiously. noun a surreptitious peep. Origin ME: perh. related to Du. kijken have a look … English new terms dictionary
keek — v. & n. Sc. v.intr. peep. n. a peep. Etymology: ME kike: cf. MDu., MLG kiken … Useful english dictionary
keek-keek — … Useful english dictionary
